Being reminded like this, Han Du suddenly had an impression in his mind. He pointed at Fu Yong and said, "I remember, are you Fu Fu Yong?"
"It's rare that my uncle still remembers the villain, who is none other than Fu Yong." Fu Yong returned the courtesy and said with a smile.
Han Du couldn't help but wonder, pointed to the carriage behind him, and asked: "What are you doing?"
Fu Yong suddenly said oh and explained: "My uncle helped us to rescue the siege last time. Although we are merchants, we still remember it in our hearts. This time I heard that the court was short of food and my uncle was in urgent need of food. We will put the food in the shop
I’ve brought all the food here to express my feelings.”
"Okay," Han Du beamed with joy and happily said to Fu Yong and others: "I have accepted your thoughts. If we can overcome this difficulty, I will definitely ask for your credit in front of the emperor."
More than a dozen merchants, Fu Yong and the others were originally engaged in various businesses. This year, because they were optimistic about the price of food, they prepared a large amount of food early. They originally thought of making a lot of money. But now, just because of Henan
The people needed food and the court needed food, so they willingly gave it to them for free.
With the addition of nearly 50,000 dans of grain, Handu's grain harvest has finally achieved some initial results.
After Han Du thanked Fu Yong and others, he immediately entered the palace and asked to see Lao Zhu. .??.
"Your Majesty, more than 60,000 loads of grain have been received outside Dinghuai Gate."
"Oh? So fast?" Even Lao Zhu was surprised when he heard that Han Du had received more than 60,000 loads of grain in just half a day.
Han Du quickly explained: "Although the people actively contributed grain, they did not receive much. Mainly because there were more than a dozen small businessmen who worked together to contribute almost 50,000 dan."
"What kind of merchant actually brought out so much grain?" Lao Zhu was even more surprised when he heard this. Speaking from Lao Zhu's heart, he had never taken merchants seriously. In his opinion, merchants were fine.
Not only production, but also hoarding goods for profit. In Lao Zhu's eyes, there is no difference between those merchants and the pigs they raise. If they are fattened, they may not be killed for meat.
However, these merchants, who were unjust in their eyes, actually came up with 50,000 dans of grain at this time.
Han Du briefly introduced Fu Yong and others to Lao Zhu.
Lao Zhu nodded, kept it in mind, and continued to talk to Han Du: "Since you have 60,000 dans, I have 30,000 dans here, and Tianjie Temple has sent another 30,000 dans, plus Baiguan and Gonghoufu.
From the 100,000 dans that were purified, there were more than 200,000 dans in total."
With that said, Lao Zhu took out another memorial and said, "The navy is here to report that 40,000 loads of dried sea fish will arrive in the capital early tomorrow morning. I will give all these to you. You can prepare and set off for Henan to provide disaster relief immediately tomorrow."
"I obey the decree." Han Du respectfully promised.
"Are you going to use water transport, or not?" Lao Zhu asked casually.
Han Du raised his head and replied solemnly: "I am planning to travel by sea."
Lao Zhu was expecting it, but he couldn't help but asked with some worry: "Sea transport, sea transport is risky."
"Your Majesty, water transportation is also risky. And even if the sea transportation encounters a storm, I can still try to save it. I can guarantee that at least 200,000 dans of grain will reach Henan. If there is a problem with water transportation, that is
Everything is over."
After hearing Han Du's words, Lao Zhu couldn't help being surprised. He pointed at Han Du with a solemn expression and asked sternly: "Why do you say that? Do you know something?"
?”
"I just came back from overseas, what can I know?" Han Du smiled helplessly. Lao Zhu was like this. He was too suspicious. Whenever something was wrong, he would easily have his own thoughts.
Lao Zhu was right when he thought about it. If Han Du wanted to do something, there was no need for him to talk about the method of raising food. If there was no such method, wouldn't the people of Henan have no way to save it?
"I'm just in case," Han Du explained. "The sea is so vast that even if someone wants to do something, it's impossible to do it. But water transportation is different. Once it is blocked or intercepted, it will
It’s all over.”
Lao Zhu nodded and finally said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."
Seeing that Lao Zhu agreed, Han Du resigned and left.
I originally thought that it would take at least two or three days to collect the food in the capital, but I didn't expect that it would be collected in one day. Han Du is now going home quickly, preparing to have dinner with his family and say goodbye.
More than 200,000 dans of grain and dried fish were loaded on more than 600 ships.
It went down the Yangtze River mightily, and after going out to sea, it took advantage of the sea breeze to go north along the coast.
Kaifeng Prefecture in Henan Province is the residence of the Provincial Government Envoy Si Yamen.
The eight-hundred-mile express from the imperial court had arrived here a day ago, but Feng Qing, the chief envoy, waved his hand and sent the soldiers down to rest. He just glanced at it lightly and closed it.
"Sir, what is the imperial court's order?" Gu Kun was so anxious that he asked bluntly without caring about the etiquette of superiors and subordinates. The disaster in Henan is so serious that people will starve to death every day. If there is no more food,
If we don’t provide disaster relief, I’m afraid the tragedy of cannibalism will happen in Henan.
The disaster in Henan has been reported for a long time, but for some reason there has been no news. Now that the imperial court finally sent someone, Gu Kun was naturally eager to see if the imperial court would allocate food to Henan.
Fengqing smiled softly and said: "The imperial court has said that the food has been allocated to be shipped. It will arrive in Kaifeng in up to three days. We are asked to gather the people from all prefectures and counties to facilitate the imperial court's disaster relief."
"Great, Henan has been saved." Gu Kun was so happy that he jumped up, suddenly facing the direction of the capital, and knelt down, "On behalf of the more than three million people in Henan, I would like to thank the emperor for his grace."
"Master Gu, it's better not to be happy too early." Li Cheng, the right counselor on the side, said with a smile.
Gu Kun stood up immediately. He wanted to get angry, but he thought the people would be saved soon. At this happy moment, he didn't want to cause any conflict with Li Cheng.
"Master Li, since the imperial court has allocated food and the people have been saved, I am naturally happy. Why can't I be happy?"
Gu Kun was a leftist political official, and his official position was one level higher than that of Li Cheng. However, considering that everyone was an official in the same department, Gu Kun did not argue too much with him.
Li Cheng didn't appreciate Gu Kun's kindness, but was full of hostility towards him. From what Li Cheng saw, if it weren't for the stubborn old man Gu Kun standing in the way, he would have been sitting on the right side of politics long ago.
Li Cheng smiled and said: "Mr. Gu, please see clearly, this is the 800-mile express. From the capital to here, even the 800-mile express will take two days. The current disaster in Henan is very rare.
One hundred thousand dans of grain cannot be suppressed at all. Do you think the imperial court can deliver hundreds of thousands of dans of grain to Kaifeng Mansion in such a short period of time?" Being reminded like this, Han Du suddenly had an impression in his mind. He pointed.
Fu Yong said: "I remember this, are you Fu Fu Yong?"
"It's rare that my uncle still remembers the villain, who is none other than Fu Yong." Fu Yong returned the courtesy and said with a smile.
Han Du couldn't help but wonder, pointed to the carriage behind him, and asked: "What are you doing?"
Fu Yong suddenly said oh and explained: "My uncle helped us to rescue the siege last time. Although we are merchants, we still remember it in our hearts. This time I heard that the court was short of food and my uncle was in urgent need of food. We will put the food in the shop
I’ve brought all the food here to express my feelings.”
"Okay," Han Du beamed with joy and happily said to Fu Yong and others: "I have accepted your thoughts. If we can overcome this difficulty, I will definitely ask for your credit in front of the emperor."
More than a dozen merchants, Fu Yong and the others were originally engaged in various businesses. This year, because they were optimistic about the price of food, they prepared a large amount of food early. They originally thought of making a lot of money. But now, just because of Henan
The people needed food and the court needed food, so they willingly gave it to them for free.
With the addition of nearly 50,000 dans of grain, Handu's grain harvest has finally achieved some initial results.
After Han Du thanked Fu Yong and others, he immediately entered the palace and asked to see Lao Zhu.
"Your Majesty, more than 60,000 loads of grain have been received outside Dinghuai Gate."
"Oh? So fast?" Even Lao Zhu was surprised when he heard that Han Du had received more than 60,000 loads of grain in just half a day.
Han Du quickly explained: "Although the people actively contributed grain, they did not receive much. Mainly because there were more than a dozen small businessmen who worked together to contribute almost 50,000 dan."
"What kind of merchant actually brought out so much grain?" Lao Zhu was even more surprised when he heard this. Speaking from Lao Zhu's heart, he had never taken merchants seriously. In his opinion, merchants were fine.
Not only production, but also hoarding goods for profit. In Lao Zhu's eyes, there is no difference between those merchants and the pigs they raise. If they are fattened, they may not be killed for meat.
However, these merchants, who were unjust in their eyes, actually came up with 50,000 dans of grain at this time.
Han Du briefly introduced Fu Yong and others to Lao Zhu.
Lao Zhu nodded, kept it in mind, and continued to talk to Han Du: "Since you have 60,000 dans, I have 30,000 dans here, and Tianjie Temple has sent another 30,000 dans, plus Baiguan and Gonghoufu.
From the 100,000 dans that were purified, there were more than 200,000 dans in total."
With that said, Lao Zhu took out another memorial and said, "The navy is here to report that 40,000 loads of dried sea fish will arrive in the capital early tomorrow morning. I will give all these to you. You can prepare and set off for Henan to provide disaster relief immediately tomorrow."
"I obey the decree." Han Du respectfully promised.
"Are you going to use water transport, or not?" Lao Zhu asked casually.
Han Du raised his head and replied solemnly: "I am planning to travel by sea."
Lao Zhu was expecting it, but he couldn't help but asked with some worry: "Sea transport, sea transport is risky."
"Your Majesty, water transportation is also risky. And even if the sea transportation encounters a storm, I can still try to save it. I can guarantee that at least 200,000 dans of grain will reach Henan. If there is a problem with water transportation, that is
Everything is over."
After hearing Han Du's words, Lao Zhu couldn't help being surprised. He pointed at Han Du with a solemn expression and asked sternly: "Why do you say that? Do you know something?"
?”
"I just came back from overseas, what can I know?" Han Du smiled helplessly. Lao Zhu was like this. He was too suspicious. Whenever something was wrong, he would easily have his own thoughts.
Lao Zhu was right when he thought about it. If Han Du wanted to do something, there was no need for him to talk about the method of raising food. If there was no such method, wouldn't the people of Henan have no way to save it?
"I'm just in case," Han Du explained. "The sea is so vast that even if someone wants to do something, it's impossible to do it. But water transportation is different. Once it is blocked or intercepted, it will
It’s all over.”
Lao Zhu nodded and finally said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."
Seeing that Lao Zhu agreed, Han Du resigned and left.
I originally thought that it would take at least two or three days to collect the food in the capital, but I didn't expect that it would be collected in one day. Han Du is now going home quickly, preparing to have dinner with his family and say goodbye.
More than 200,000 dans of grain and dried fish were loaded on more than 600 ships.
It went down the Yangtze River mightily, and after going out to sea, it took advantage of the sea breeze to go north along the coast.
Kaifeng Prefecture in Henan Province is the residence of the Provincial Government Envoy Si Yamen.
The eight-hundred-mile express from the imperial court had arrived here a day ago, but Feng Qing, the chief envoy, waved his hand and sent the soldiers down to rest. He just glanced at it lightly and closed it.
"Sir, what is the imperial court's order?" Gu Kun was so anxious that he asked bluntly without caring about the etiquette of superiors and subordinates. The disaster in Henan is so serious that people will starve to death every day. If there is no more food,
If we don’t provide disaster relief, I’m afraid the tragedy of cannibalism will happen in Henan.
The disaster in Henan has been reported for a long time, but for some reason there has been no news. Now that the imperial court finally sent someone, Gu Kun was naturally eager to see if the imperial court would allocate food to Henan.
Fengqing smiled softly and said: "The imperial court has said that the food has been allocated to be shipped. It will arrive in Kaifeng in up to three days. We are asked to gather the people from all prefectures and counties to facilitate the imperial court's disaster relief."
"Great, Henan has been saved." Gu Kun was so happy that he jumped up, suddenly facing the direction of the capital, and knelt down, "On behalf of the more than three million people in Henan, I would like to thank the emperor for his grace."
"Master Gu, it's better not to be happy too early." Li Cheng, the right counselor on the side, said with a smile.
Gu Kun stood up immediately. He wanted to get angry, but he thought the people would be saved soon. At this happy moment, he didn't want to cause any conflict with Li Cheng.
"Master Li, since the imperial court has allocated food and the people have been saved, I am naturally happy. Why can't I be happy?"
Gu Kun was a leftist political official, and his official position was one level higher than that of Li Cheng. However, considering that everyone was an official in the same department, Gu Kun did not argue too much with him.
Li Cheng didn't appreciate Gu Kun's kindness, but was full of hostility towards him. From what Li Cheng saw, if it weren't for the stubborn old man Gu Kun standing in the way, he would have been sitting on the right side of politics long ago.
Li Cheng smiled and said: "Master Gu, please see clearly, this is the 800-mile express. From the capital to here, even the 800-mile express will take two days. The current disaster in Henan is very rare.
One hundred thousand dans of grain cannot be suppressed at all. Do you think the imperial court can deliver hundreds of thousands of dans of grain to Kaifeng Mansion in such a short period of time?"